Design Presentation: Techniques for Marketing and Project Proposals

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From the Back Cover.......2003-04-14

"Everything you need to know to preduce a completely successful presentation for any design project is covered in this widely used and acclaimed book. From initial planning to actual presentations, marketing and advertising, and promotional campaigns, you will find detailed information that will give you the advantage in any project regardless of size, media or type.

Packed with hundreds of photographs and drawings, this revised second edition includes for the first time information on using the computer to present 3-D and solid-modeled designs and achieve greater desing productivity. The author also discusses the increasing use of video cameras ... updated photographic techniques ... advances in video recording technology and scanners ... and much more! Plus, find over thirty pages of award-winning promotional materials that give you excellent ideas to put to use in your own work.

You will learn the comparative benefits of diferent presentation techniques; how to use both print and projected media, including direct mail, flyers, brouchures, and board presentations; and, most importantly, how to avoid presentation disasters.

All architects, engineers, interior designers, and other allied professionals who want to increase their business and enhance their reputations will find Design Presentation a wealth of pratical, easily appled information."

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Design Presentation : Techniques for Marketing and Presentation of Project Proposals
Ernest E. Burden
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Design Presentation Techniques For Marketing And Project Proposals
Burden Ernest
Manufacturer: McGraw Hill
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UCWU9C

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This volume collects thirty-one papers by an international group of experts. Grouped into four topic areas: "Wood Science and Technology," "History of Panel-Manufacturing Techniques," "History of the Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings," and "Current Approaches to the Structural
Conservation of Panel Paintings," the papers highlight a wide variety of philosophies and work methods.

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An unavoidable tool.......2005-09-21

This book collects the proceedings of an important congress organised by the Getty Conservation Institute in 1995. The High level of the invited speaker and the excellent work they made in preparing their intervenctions make this text an unavoidable tool for people and students approaching the conservation of paintings supported by wooden panels.

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A sweet. beautifully illustrated book about stuffed animals,

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MY BIG PICTURE BOOK OF TOYS
Hilda, Verses By, Photographs By Colour Library International Young
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El ascenso a gran potencia: China: del "auge pacífico" al "desarollo pacífico".: An article from: Siempre!
María Cristina Rosas
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Release Date: 2007-01-30

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Title: El ascenso a gran potencia: China: del "auge pacífico" al "desarollo pacífico".
Author: María Cristina Rosas
Publication: Siempre! (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 26, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 53 Issue: 2789 Page: 60(1)

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Gran Ascenso, El
Robert Heilbroner
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New York is antique country -- from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and nineteenth-century rarities to mid--twentieth-century kitsch, the state abounds in rare and fun finds. Antiquing New York offers everyone from the serious buyer to the occasional collector the most up-to-date, inside information to New York State antique dealers.

Still the most comprehensive guide to more than 1,000 antique dealers, Antiquing New York takes the guesswork out of finding that one-of-a-kind piece. It includes

• Three self-contained geographic sections: metropolitan New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and Upstate New York

• An enhanced Antique Street Guide for Manhattan is now even easier to use -- dealers are arranged in one continuous journey from Soho to uptown

• Entries including hours, phone and fax numbers, price ranges, methods of payment, and a general description

• Appendices listing dealers by specialty areas and special services as well as a general index

• A glossary of terms and a list of antique publications

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Over a thousand dealers are listed by section.......2005-05-13

Travelers to or residents of New York who want a fine updated guide to the dealers of the City plus Westchester, Long Island and Upstate receive a fine pocket-sized take-along tote to the best shops, written by two long-time writers in the antique industry. Over a thousand dealers are listed by section, an invaluable street guide for Manhattan has been reorganized for better efficiency, and appendices list them by specialty areas and special services as well. Antiquing New York is a 'must' for any New York bound antiquing enthusiasts seeking the best places to explore for antiques of all kinds and categories.

Antiquing New York : The Guide To The Antique Dealers Of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, And Upstate New York

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Antiquing New York : The Guide To The Antique Dealers Of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, And Upstate New York
John L./ Michel, Barbara N. Michel
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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ASIN: B000OPHU3Q

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Big Questions Little Kids Ask: The First Question and Answer Book for the Parents of Preschoolers
Rita Book
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BIG QUESTIONS LITTLE KIDS ASK the First question and Answer book for the parents of Preschoolers
Dr. Rita Book
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Jefferson Davis is a historical figure who provokes strong passions among scholars. Through the years historians have placed him at both ends of the spectrum: some have portrayed him as a hero, others have judged him incompetent.

In Jefferson Davis and His Generals, Steven Woodworth shows that both extremes are accurate--Davis was both heroic and incompetent. Yet neither viewpoint reveals the whole truth about this complicated figure. Woodworth's portrait of Davis reveals an experienced, talented, and courageous leader who, nevertheless, undermined the Confederacy's cause in the trans-Appalachian west, where the South lost the war.

At the war's outbreak, few Southerners seemed better qualified for the post of commander-in-chief. Davis had graduated from West Point, commanded a combat regiment in the Mexican War (which neither Lee nor Grant could boast), and performed admirably as U.S. Senator and Secretary of War. Despite his credentials, Woodworth argues, Davis proved too indecisive and inconsistent as commander-in-chief to lead his new nation to victory.

As Woodworth shows, however, Davis does not bear the sole responsibility for the South's defeat. A substantial part of that burden rests with Davis's western generals. Bragg, Beauregard, Van Dorn, Pemberton, Polk, Buckner, Hood, Forrest, Morgan, and the Johnstons (Albert and Joseph) were a proud, contentious, and uneven lot. Few could be classed with the likes of a Lee or a Jackson in the east. Woodworth assesses their relations with Davis, as well as their leadership on and off the battlefields at Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, to demonstrate their complicity in the Confederacy's demise.

Extensive research in the marvelously rich holdings of the Jefferson Davis Association at Rice University enriches Woodworth's study. He provides superb analyses of western military operations, as well as some stranger-than-fiction tales: Van Dorn's shocking death, John Hood and Sally Preston's bizarre romance, Gideon Pillow's undignified antics, and Franklin Cheatham's drunken battlefield behavior. Most important, he has avoided the twin temptations to glorify or castigate Davis and thus restored balance to the evaluation of his leadership during the Civil War.

This book is part of the Modern War Studies series.

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Boldly Written Account of a Crucial Subject.......2004-11-04

Seemingly endless Civil War books are written rehashing every minute move of Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia. There are far fewer that cover the situation of the Confederacy's western armies and generals, despite, or perhaps because of the fact that it was in the west that the Confederacy lost the war. With Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West, Steven E. Woodworth steps up to fill this gap with a first rate book that every serious student of the Civil War should read. He presents a clear and reasoned argument that the failure of the Confederacy in the west was not due to the quality or quantity of its armies or even of its supplies, but a direct result of a monumental failure in its high command.
Woodworth writes of Jefferson Davis as a man who seemed to be eminently and uniquely qualified to become commander in chief of the Confederacy. He was a West Point graduate, a Mexican War hero, had served as a particularly effective secretary of war under President Franklin Pierce, and had been a United States senator. He understood politics, and he clearly understood war. His resolve for his cause, like his loyalty to his friends, was unshakable. Contained within these impressive qualifications and traits, however, were flaws and blind spots that would severely hinder Davis' management of the war in the west, where he had no Lee to take charge. Foremost of these faults was a lack of judgement when appointing friends as generals, and unreasonable loyalty to them thereafter. Compounding these problems was a fierce pride in his own military judgement that left him unable to acknowledge and correct mistakes. Finally, his pride led him into bitter personal feuds with key generals that hindered his ability to utilize them to the fullest.
Woodworth follows Davis' moves in the west, from his initial organization of the Western theater, through the high stakes game played and eventually lost to gain Kentucky for the Confederacy, to the crisis at Shiloh, where with the death of General Albert Sidney Johnston, the Western Confederacy lost its best hope for competent command. The catastrophe of the loss of Vicksburg, the disastrous infighting among the generals under Bragg in the Army of Tennessee, the loss of Tennessee, the Atlanta Campaign, and Hood's final failed campaign are all covered. In each instance, Woodworth notes the command decisions that Davis made, or failed to make, in the crisis. At the end of each chapter, he summarizes and critiques Davis' performance, highlighting areas where Davis was at least partly responsible for the problems, as well as pointing out where he performed as well as could have been expected.
Woodworth clearly has a strongly opinionated point of view. He is nearly unique among the Civil War historians that I have read in his spirited defense of General Braxton Bragg as a competent commander, and lays all of the blame for the failure of Bragg's campaigns on incompetent and insubordinate generals under his command, chiefly Davis' personal friend General Leonidas Polk. He also repeatedly accused General Joseph Johnston of lacking a will to win, and of never believing that the Confederacy could win the war. While many will disagree with these positions, his boldness in stating them is characteristic of the bold approach that is evident throughout his book.
Jefferson Davis and His Generals is a bold, original work, that addresses a theme that is too often neglected in Civil War studies. It is consistently engaging, insightful, and controversial. It is clearly written, well researched, and a pleasure to read. I consider it to be among the very best books that I have read on the Civil War, and would recommend it highly, especially to those with a specific interest in the war in the west.

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Insightful and thought provoking.......2004-09-10

Insightful and thought provoking analysis of what Davis did and did not do to save the West. I feel this is a very important book and one that a serious student of the war should read. Additionally, I feel that this book should be read after Connelly and Horn to preserve a balanced picture. Woodworth presents a more favorable view of Bragg than I have seen from other authors. Some of this is fair and some maybe the author's perceptions of Bragg. It takes getting used to and the more you know about Bragg and his failings the better off you are. He scores many good points and made me modify my view of Bragg and the problems he had with Polk and Hardee.

His treatment of Jefferson Davis is very fair. His points are valid and well supported, showing where Davis did well and where he did poorly. The reasons for the decisions are supported and logical, given Davis' personality. This is the best part of the book and balances the blame the "Eastern Block" that is found in other books.

I am less happy with his treatment of Longstreet, feeling that he has accepted the "Lost Cause Myth" and not explored the situation. Rather than dismiss Longstreet, I would have liked to see an explanation of his relationship with Davis and Lee's influence in this area.

This is a well written, easy to read informative book. Not without faults but a valuable addition to my ACW library.

A very good analysis of the Western Theater strategy.........2000-08-21

I re-read Woodworth's excellent treatise on Jefferson Davis and his involvement in the Western Theater. The chapters are succinct and focus more on strategy than in specific battle details. My favorite parts are the reviews at the end of each chapter. I have always believed that Lee's strategy to invade the North rather than deploying his forces in the West was a major blunder. If there is one salient point that screams from this book it is that Jeff Davis' personal relationships with his generals (Polk??) definitely was a detriment to his decision making. This book should be required reading for high school and undergraduate students. Indeed any leader could profit from the analysis and history rendered here.

A Must Read.......2000-06-02

This book is a must read to understand the generals, campaigns, strategy, and the thinking of Jefferson Davis in the Western Theater. The book is well-written, informative, and features good analysis of the differing generals, Davis' actions, and some very good mini-biographies of the major players. Although the book does not go into major detail about specific battles, Woodworth does give a good overview of the major campaigns and battles of the West. The book also has some interesting theories on why Davis failed in the West. Although I disagreed with some of Woodworth's conclusions, especially regarding Braxton Bragg's capabilities as a commander, I found his arguments well-reasoned, although I thought he went out of his way to bash James Longstreeet. The major sticking point I had with the book was Woodworth's analysis on Bragg and his theory that J.E. Johnston thought the CSA's cause was doomed so he didn't really try to win. I thought that was utter nonsense, but that was really my only quarrel with the book. Well-written, informative, just an excellent book.

Excellent Book, must read.......1998-04-10

After reading 'Davis & Lee at War' I ordered this book from my local book shop and I loved it, more so than the first book. The author explains the relationships between Davis and his Generals who were trusted with the Confederacy's command in the West. That so much damage could be done to the Southern cause by these men in petty infighting is amazing. Beside analysising the Command/Leadership relationships it provides an overview of the battles and fighting in that theatre of operations. I highly recommend this book, it's a great read.

Jefferson Davis and His Generals The Failure of Confederate Command in the West

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Jefferson Davis and His Generals The Failure of Confederate Command in the West
Steven E. Woodworth
Manufacturer: U.P. of Kansas
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VZJN52

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You need no previous experience reading hieroglyphs to benefit from this book. This is a hieroglyphs guide for the layperson, tourist, or museum enthusiast who'd like to have more of a clue when it comes to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs. Focusing on the funerary symbols one would be likely to see in Egypt or at a museum, and illustrated with hieroglyphs that are on display in the British Museum (drawn by Richard Parkinson, curator in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum), How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs makes possible a deeper appreciation not just of museum displays but of the Egyptian culture that used this writing system.

Both experts in Egyptology (Collier teaches Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, and Manley teaches the subject at the University of Glasgow), they explain how most hieroglyphs are used to convey the sound of the ancient Egyptian language, then go on to teach, in easily digestible segments, the basic phonograms (sound-signs) used in inscriptions a traveler or museum-goer would be most likely to encounter. Each chapter teaches a new portion of hieroglyphic script and a new aspect of the Middle Egyptian grammar, with a section to practice the new reading skills and exercises to solidify the lessons taught. It provides a wonderful opportunity to sit at home and learn about the pharaonic administration, ancient Egyptian family life, and the Egyptian way of death, while building a firm understanding of the most common features of hieroglyphs. --Stephanie Gold

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Hieroglyphs are pictures used as signs in writing. When standing before an ancient tablet in a museum or visiting an Egyptian monument, we marvel at this unique writing and puzzle over its meaning. Now, with the help of Egyptologists Mark Collier and Bill Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt.
Collier and Manley's novel approach is informed by years of experience teaching Egyptian hieroglyphs to non-specialists. Using attractive drawings of actual inscriptions displayed in the British Museum, they concentrate on the kind of hieroglyphs readers might encounter in other collections, especially funerary writings and tomb scenes. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic script or Middle Egyptian grammar and encourages acquisition of reading skills with practical exercises.
The texts offer insights into the daily experiences of their ancient authors and touch on topics ranging from pharaonic administration to family life to the Egyptian way of death. With this book as a guide, one can enjoy a whole new experience in understanding Egyptian art and artifacts around the world.

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Incredibly well thought out and put together.......2007-09-03

I love this book! It absolutely is for the "true beginner" and has plenty of exercises, well thought out chapters and a ton of information in the many appendixes (including a small dictionary, hieroglyphic sign lists and small descriptions). I'd recommend this book to ANYONE who is looking to improve on their Hieroglyphic knowledge or who would like to learn even a little bit about them!

Exactly what I wanted........2007-08-15

I do not know a lot about hieroglyphics beyond touring Egypt 3 times, which is why I purchased this book. But I can tell you that it is very detailed and easy to read. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Perfect Introduction for a Beginner Like Moi!.......2007-06-23

This book is more than I had expected. It holds an important place in my Reading Corner, and I have spent bits of time [almost] daily, working at my own pace... and find I am in complete understanding of the entire text... ready to move on to more advanced material.

That I have absorbed this material on my own, without an instructor, is -- to me! -- significant. I recommend this book to those who may be casually interested in learning to decipher Middle Egyptian funerary texts, which in retrospect appears to be a logical way to introduce the language.

== m htp ==

An Excellent Introductory book.......2007-03-09

A top line, well structured book that reads easily with clear explanations. Serious study, guided by this book will provide a good foundation for further study of this fascinating language.

Unclear.......2007-02-17

Though I found this book somewhat useful. I also found there to be many inaccurate translations. In ancient Egypt, they read from either left to right, top to bottom or bottom to top, however, never did they read from right to left. When I seek to add to my knowledge in any ancient language, I seek to learn it as they would have read it and in this book, it was confusing as the authors guide you through as if reading the english language.

I recommened E.A. Wallis Budge's Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics a much more accurate source as he breaks it down, and yet guides you easier and with less confusion in how the ancients would have read the script.

How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself

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How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself
Mark Collier , and Bill Manley
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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Cat Square Squiggle God-symbol.......2005-11-17

Well, what title should I give for a book on Egyptian hieroglyphs?

Actually, the information blurb from the Library Journal linked to the book's entry here states: 'Reference collections desiring more complete coverage will want Alan Gardiner's Egyptian Grammar (1957. 3d ed.) despite some obsolescence in the treatment of the verbal system.'

I actually learned hieroglyphs using that text at the University of London in the 1980s. But I have assembled a collection of more accessible books on how to learn hieroglyphs as refreshers and for sharing. I have four texts, and this was the first of the lot.

If you are truly interested in learning Egyptian hieroglyphs for an upcoming trip to Egypt or to visit a museum with a collection (I amazed a friend once by being able to read an inscription at the museum; I confessed that of the hundreds of 'paragraphs' of hieroglyphs in the collection, that that was one of only two I could decipher without my notebook), Collier and Manley's 'How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs' is a good choice for learning.

It begins with a basic description of the way in which hieroglyphs are used (some signs are words, but actually very few, and others are sound-meaning symbols). Collier and Manley introduce a transliteration system to ease your way into pronunciation (and pronunciation is very sketchy, given the fact there are no recordings from ancient Egypt). Symbols can vary occasionally for sound, meaning, and determinative value.

The pattern of hieroglyphs is also variable. Generally, you always want to 'read into the face', i.e., the picto-glyphs will be facing the direction from which to start -- more often right to left than left to right, and columns go top to bottom. There are no punctuation marks and no word breaks -- this can make meanings hard to decipher.

Consider the example:

IAMNOWHERE
which could be broken into
I AM NOW HERE
or
I AM NOWHERE
and in this case, context might not help provide which meaning is the true one. Or perhaps the author is poetical and sees the trouble of distinction and means that trouble to be present.

No wonder hieroglyphs are hard!

Collier and Manley's book is excellent in basic vocabulary building and basic grammar. And, if you're like me and will make flash cards, you'll become a better draw-er too.

There are exercises, and pictures of inscriptions to practice on, and a key to the exercises in the back of the book.

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a good start
Somewhat disappointing but not an unmitigated disaster
Excellent, concise but complete Introductury Book
Don't buy this book!

Hieroglyphics (Teach Yourself)
Ra Bonewitz
Manufacturer: Teach Yourself Books
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For anyone who's ever wanted to decipher ancient inscriptions, Teach Yourself Hieroglyphics is the ultimate resource. This lively and informative guide uncovers the mysteries of Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphics, revealing how these ancient languages work and exploring the fascinating cultures that used them. It demonstrates just how simple and fun hieroglyphics are to work with, offering readers plenty of practice in drawing their own on blank cartouches.

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a good start.......2006-06-07

This is a good beginner's book for this beautiful ancient language. Most of the entire book deals with ancient Egyptian, but there are a few chapters discussing Mayan hieroglyphs as well. The Egyptian text I believe is Middle Egyptian, as it is the most common type of Egyptian I think. The basic "alphabet" is discussed, along with the confusing ideograms, logograms, phonograms, determinatives, etc. There are exercises as well, some are very short, and when you get to the last chapters, you translate somewhat of a long text. All the answers can be found in the back of the book. For Mayan, the basic "alphabet" is discussed as well. There is one whole chapter discussing mayan calenders and numbers, and it is quite interesting. Overall, this is a good book to start out with. However, there are some problems with learning the Middle Egyptian, regarding the way it's read. At some parts, I found it difficult to translate the Egyptian into English because of the way the hieroglyphs were placed. Also, the section for Mayan in the book was too small. The author should have expanded more, because Mayan is just as interesting as any ancient Egyptian language. After reading this book, I would read the book by Mark Collier which goes in more detail for Middle Egyptian. Plus, alot of the exercises from this book seem to come from Collier's book.

Somewhat disappointing but not an unmitigated disaster.......2006-02-22

First, let me say that I am not an Egyptologist (as one of the reviewers below). I bought the book as I have an interest in ancient history and also languages. I gave this book a 3+. It doesn't really cover the ancient Egyptian language very well, and I wish that the author had dispensed with the Mayan and concentrated more on the Egyptian language.

However, I do take issue with the first reviewer below who claims: "The author has not realized that Egyptian hieroglyphs can be read from left to right OR from right to left, depending on which way the signs face. Therefore he has transliterated all his examples backwards."

On page 12 one reads: "Hieroglyphics were generally written from right to left-just as modern Arabic-unless there was a particular reason to write them from left to right. ... In this book hieroglyphs are written from right to left, because most inscriptions the reader will want to decipher are written this way. When looking at an inscription, it is easy to tell whether to read it right to left or left to right: the figures in the inscription face the direction from which it is to be read."

Comments from readers more familiar with Egyptian hieroglyphs are solicited.

Excellent, concise but complete Introductury Book.......2003-12-08

In the great tradition of the Teach Yourself series, this one shines. I cannot comment on the Mayan section but the Egyptian one is probably the most complete, yet simple to understand, introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphics (or Hieroglyphs). It describes the main grammatic topics, including conjugation of verbs, number, possessive pronouns etc. It also includes a chapter on the "offering formula", probably the most common contruction found on monumental inscriptions. The hieroglyphic words are written from right to left (most common way) and are, of course, transliterated correctly. A great book for it price.

Don't buy this book!.......2001-06-06

This book was written by a "trained geologist", and purports to teach the basics of ancient Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs. I can't comment on the Mayan section (which is very small), but the Egyptian section is woeful.

As a trained Egyptologist, I have often thought the Teach Yourself series should have a volume on Egyptian HIEROGLYPHS (NOT hieroglyphics!), so I grabbed this when I saw it. It is hopeless. The author has not realised that Egyptian hieroglyphs can be read from left to right OR from right to left, depending on which way the signs face. Therefore he has transliterated all his examples backwards.

DUH! BASIC mistake.

There are other mistakes in the book. If you want to learn to read Egyptian hieroglyphs, read Collier & Manley's How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide To Teach Yourself.

Teach Yourself Books did not do themselves a favour by publishing Ron Bonewitz's book.

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Classical Falconry.......2006-02-09

The poor quality pictoral cover, binding and printing detract from what should be a very classy limited edition falconry book. For $125.00 I expect more than this.

BRILLIANT.......2005-06-18

Nick has done it again!
This book is such a wonderful glimpse into the experience of mounted crow hawking, that the reader feels as though they are in attendance on one of the hunts in northern England. No mind-numbing tedium here... if you're fed up with falconry books that waste time and space with all the usual repetitive "how-to" stuff of falconry (equipment, training, basic husbandry) you will be pleasantly surprised by Nick's ability to cut right to the proverbial heart of the matter. This is without a doubt the best, and most complete book ever written on the topic of hawking from horseback in open country.

Classical Falconry The Corvids: A Treatise On Rook & Crow Hawking

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Classical Falconry The Corvids: A Treatise On Rook & Crow Hawking
Nick Fox
Manufacturer: Hancock House Pub Ltd
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